Isaiah

Hartenstein

Back in the Thunder lineup after sitting out Monday’s win over the Pistons, Williams played 23 minutes in Thursday’s blowout. The nature of the game helped keep the minutes down for J-Dub and Isaiah Hartenstein (7/6/2/2/2), with the latter playing 20 minutes. With the Thunder hosting the Jazz on Sunday, that’s another game in which the Thunder may get additional rest.

With Williams and Hartenstein back in the lineup after sitting out Monday’s win over the Pistons, the Thunder will roll out their preferred starting five on Thursday. Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace head to the bench, lowering the fantasy ceilings of both young guards.

Hartenstein is back after a one-game absence, with Monday’s win over the Pistons being Oklahoma City’s second game in as many nights. His return will bump Cason Wallace to the bench.

It’s a tough break during fantasy championship week as both players will get the night off for injury maintenance. Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso should all take on additional minutes with J-Dub and Hartenstein sidelined.

Hartenstein has now recorded at least 10 rebounds in five of his last seven games. The 27-year-old center is an absolutely elite rebounder, but he’s averaging just 21.5 minutes per game in March and had 10 points in a game once in nine games this month. The Thunder have three games upcoming in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Pistons on Monday.

Hartenstein was one point away from a triple-double with 20 rebounds in Saturday’s win over the Wizards. He didn’t have quite as good of a game on Monday against the 76ers, but he put up another double-double. The Thunder have three more games in Week 22, but only one is attached to a back-to-back, which should be beneficial for his availability.

Hartenstein’s struggles at the foul line cost him the second triple-double of his NBA career. Back in the Thunder lineup after missing Wednesday’s win over the Nets, the 7-footer was dominant on the glass and also provided excellent value as a playmaker. The Thunder’s four-game Week 22 does not have a back-to-back until its conclusion, which should bode well for Hartenstein’s availability.

Hartenstein is back after a one-game absence, but the Thunder remain without Luguentz Dort. Mitchell and Wallace remain with the starters, while Hartenstein’s return pushes Aaron Wiggins to the bench.

Hartenstein did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Nets, prompting Cason Wallace to move into the starting lineup. Either he or Ajay Mitchell will head to the bench with Hartenstein available.

Hartenstein played in the last two games after missing three games with a calf injury, so he will get an injury maintenance day on Wednesday. With Chet Holmgren (hip) also questionable to play, the Thunder could rely heavily on Jaylin Williams in the frontcourt in this one.